The IVF Secret That Shook a Dynasty novel Chapter 279

“Yes,” Melanie confirmed. “He had to attend the annual dinner for a branch office out of town. He’s the boss, so he had to make an appearance. He’ll be back tomorrow.”

Vivica was stunned. The man was on a business trip and hadn’t said a single word about it. They had video-chatted last night and messaged today, yet he’d kept it completely under wraps.

Ha! It suddenly clicked. He was intentionally copying her.

She wanted to ask where he had gone, but felt too awkward to bring it up. Instead, she changed the subject and focused on chatting with her son.

With Joseph away, her biggest worry was that the elders would have a hard time looking after Chaim at night. Melanie, however, repeatedly reassured her, telling her not to worry since there were plenty of people at home to help.

After ending the call, Vivica mulled it over before finally sending Joseph a message on WhatsApp.

[So, you’re on a business trip.]

She had considered phrasing it as a question but decided against it, since she already knew for a fact that he was.

Meanwhile, Joseph was at a private club in Glenburgh for the branch’s annual dinner. The Glenburgh office was the largest one outside of the Riverdale headquarters, with nearly three hundred employees. As a founding partner, Joseph’s presence was a sign of recognition for the branch's outstanding performance. Amidst a flurry of toasts and mingling, he had no time to check his phone.

Vivica waited until she had showered and was ready for bed, but there was still no reply.

It was almost eleven. What kind of business trip kept him so busy?

Her initial curiosity quickly morphed into a whirlwind of anxious thoughts. What if something had happened to him?

Once the idea took root, she couldn’t shake it.

She waited another ten minutes. Still nothing. Gritting her teeth, she finally dialed his number.

At that exact moment, Joseph was leaving the club. A group of executives was seeing him off by his car, showering him with flattery, when his phone rang, providing the perfect escape.

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